559,836
I stopped trying to persuade people to move here a long time ago. There is not enough money in being a tour guide. If they have not already decided to make the change then they are back burner. The agents i know who love acting like tour guides don't really make much money.
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
4,778,994
What can you provide that can't be found everywhere else? Personalicazation is important. Not all buyers are the same. Some want it all. For others specifics to their needs are important. Often people don't know what they need until given something that sparks their own fire. Good luck.
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
921,504
Let's start with location specific essential contacts. Meaning utility, trash pick up, cable and Internet company, security. lawn and pool service, LOCAL moving company, cleaning...the stuff you KNOW they will need....often provided by the previous owner.
Hmm, Retiring......of course that means the best Early Bird specials.
A schedule of REGIONAL and local events including special, get to know your locale excursions. That is when you get the referrals.
The 'glossy' publication from the Chamber of Commerce most imprtantly the ones with your information.
Demographics of the area.
Top 10 things they must do in the next 6 months to immerse in the community,.
Set date for 6 month anniversary.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,866,523
Interesting question that evokes good discussion. There is no substitute for actual first-hand experience i.e. visiting the area, seeing/hearing sights and sounds and even watching the coming and goings on as well as speaking with the neighbors. I always notice cars, lawns and pride of ownership plus street conditions and landscaping. Noise and privacy is a big issue also
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
1,274,785
I would want a little bit of everything about the area and surrounding area
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,109,655
Oh back in the residential days we did fat relo packets with local real estate magazines (+ we have great area magazines as a resort area with an interesting history), information about necessary local services and vendors, nearby attractions, schools, medical facilities, city and county resources, much more--and a glossy tri-fold brochure about our company and services, with testimonials, as a cover.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
3,417,356
I put a bit of everything, schools, health care, shopping, attractions and then, i like to personalize depending on how my initial conversation goes with that potential relo
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,370,398
Anything and everything about the area, schools, parks, etc.
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,748,011
Good question, I should develop one of these too.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
5,585,039
I'd want to know how many gyms in the immediate area; the quality of the most expensive gym....
is there a Senior Center in the towns in your area....
are there nice homes in my price range with exceptional walkability....
is there public transportation to the nearest city?
are there town events for residents to enjoy....
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
8,217,048
The online information may be more important than packets.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
877,736
School & healthcare info would top my list of wants followed by recreational facilities and area traditions (annual festivals etc).
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,071,140
Yes, we do - about our city and what our city and area will offer to new residents.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,598,552
I should put it together. Thank you.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,534,969
I am a member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and they provide a fabulous packet for newcomers to the area. I tweak that packet a bit and put the information in a nice package for them. I just got out of a Closing for a relocation client and we sat in the attorney's conference room for quite awhile and I took that opportunity to ask what else they would like to see in the packet!
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
1,544,864
In general, info about the various cities. Economic items, cultural, etc. I'd then tailor it to the individual, their likes, their needs, their price ranges, family or no, business or no.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,443,960
Go to the local chamber of commerce. In my area, the chamber has a wealth of information.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,757,217
I opine that Relo packets are a waste of your valuable time, since everything a prospective person may need to know is already available right on the net
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
422,425
my wife "also broker" put together a great package that includes information about a new comers club, local "things to do and see", discounts for retirees given by businesses in the area and a government package for tax discounts for the various counties we serve.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,469,870
I am not ready to spend time on what would attract me in retirement.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,774,106
You have good answers. If we were to relocate, we always do our own research first...A
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,267,693
Very hard to break into relocation. Even executives who are brought in rent first.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
469,625
If I was retiring I would want to know where's the best senior breakfast for under $5.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,540,759
Being the source of online information may be the most helpful!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
2,299,467
Videos of the local community, showing the buyer what it is like living here. What we do for fun, here's our library, hospital, farmers market... be the local cub reporter and produce helpful blog posts that introduce the online buyer to the area like the local native you are... ZRT can not do that... they don't live, work and play in your hometown.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
2,607,265
Medical facilities, moving companies, moving tips, where to grocery shop, recreational parks/etc, what there is to do in the area - just a few things I'd be interested in.
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
1,635,579
Are use an old-school AAA Mabb, a Chamber of Commerce brochure and some information about my services that’s about it everything else comes from conversation, Questions and the initial interview; most of my relocation is military anyhow not civilian
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
6,045,099
Once a new web visitor hits my site, and I know they are from another state, I start sending info about the areas they are looking, links for schools, parks, dog parks, shopping, hospitals, etc.
5,264,904